editorNPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94Sylvia Poggioli is senior European correspondent for NPR's international desk covering political, economic, and cultural news in Italy, the Vatican, Western Europe and the Balkans. Poggioli's on-air reporting and analysis have encompassed the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, the turbulent civil war in the former Yugoslavia and how immigration has transformed European societies. Since joining NPR's foreign desk in 1982, Poggioli has traveled extensively for reporting assignments. Most recently, she travelled to Norway to cover the aftermath of the brutal attacks by an ultra-rightwing extremist; to Greece, Spain, and Portugal for the latest on the euro-zone crisis; and the Balkans where the last wanted war criminals have been arrested. In addition, Poggioli has traveled to France, Germany, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Sweden, and Denmark to produce in-depth reports on immigration, racism, Islam, and the rise of the right in Europe. Throughout her career PoggioliNPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94Sylvia PoggioliSun, 31 Dec 2017 22:11:11 +0000Sylvia Poggiolihttp://kuow.org
Sylvia PoggioliCopyright 2017 NPR. To see more, visit NOEL KING, HOST: And we're going to turn now to the Vatican. Pope Francis appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica today to deliver a Christmas Day message to Rome and to the world. Now, this pope has traditionally used his messages to focus on conflicts that are afflicting the world today. NPR's Sylvia Poggioli is on the line with us from Rome. Hi, Sylvia. SYLVIA POGGIOLI, BYLINE: Hi there. KING: So the pope spoke yesterday, too. He spoke on Christmas Eve. And he talked about very pressing issues. He talked about war and refugees and migration, poor people. What did he say in the message today? What were some of the differences? POGGIOLI: He talked about many of exactly those same themes, weaving the story of the Nativity with the many crises afflicting the world. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) POPE POPE FRANCIS: (Speaking Italian). POGGIOLI: He said, "today, as the winds of war blowing in our world and an outdated model of developmentPope Francis Uses Christmas Message To Bring Up World Issueshttp://kuow.org/post/pope-francis-uses-christmas-message-bring-world-issues
119313 as http://kuow.orgMon, 25 Dec 2017 12:28:00 +0000Pope Francis Uses Christmas Message To Bring Up World IssuesSylvia PoggioliCopyright 2017 NPR. To see more, visit KELLY MCEVERS, HOST: When Pope Francis was in Myanmar earlier this week, he did not talk about the Rohingya, and that disappointed many people who hoped he would condemn Myanmar's persecution of this Muslim minority. Today in Bangladesh, it was a different story. NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports on an emotional meeting between Francis and a group of Rohingya refugees. SYLVIA POGGIOLI, BYLINE: At the end of today's interfaith meeting in the garden of the archbishop's residence in Dhaka, Pope Francis met with a group of 12 men, two women and two young girls. The Rohingya Muslims had travelled from southern Bangladesh near the border with Myanmar, where they are sheltering in camps overflowing with some 620,000 refugees. One by one, the Rohingyas approached the pope. The women lifted their face veils to be able to speak and stretched out their hands for Francis to hold. The pope was somber as he held the hands of each one. And he listened intently asPope Francis Addresses Rohingya Refugees By Name In Bangladeshhttp://kuow.org/post/pope-francis-addresses-rohingya-refugees-name-bangladesh
117886 as http://kuow.orgFri, 01 Dec 2017 22:13:00 +0000Pope Francis Addresses Rohingya Refugees By Name In BangladeshSylvia PoggioliCopyright 2017 NPR. To see more, visit DAVID GREENE, HOST: Pope Francis visited Bangladesh today. And in a meeting with dignitaries, he called for them to care for the plight of refugees. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) POPE FRANCIS: (Speaking Italian). GREENE: The pope's speaking Italian there, and he mentioned Rakhine state. That is an area of Myanmar where many Rohingya Muslims are from. But it is important to note the pope did not mention the name Rohingya. This was the decision he made today in Bangladesh and also the decision he made in Myanmar. And that has garnered a lot of criticism for those who view the plight of the Rohingya a massive abuse of human rights. I want to turn now to NPR's Sylvia Poggioli, who is traveling with the pope. She's on the line from Bangladesh. Hi, Sylvia. SYLVIA POGGIOLI, BYLINE: Hi, David. GREENE: Was this omission a big deal? POGGIOLI: Well, I think it simply follows what he was saying in Myanmar. There, he was heeding the advice of the localIn Bangladesh Visit, Pope Francis Again Does Not Mention Rohingyahttp://kuow.org/post/bangladesh-visit-pope-francis-again-does-not-mention-rohingya
117758 as http://kuow.orgThu, 30 Nov 2017 14:54:00 +0000In Bangladesh Visit, Pope Francis Again Does Not Mention RohingyaSylvia PoggioliCopyright 2017 NPR. To see more, visit KELLY MCEVERS, HOST: Pope Francis followed the advice of Catholic leaders in Myanmar and did not name the Rohingya, the Muslim minority who are being persecuted and driven from the country by military leaders. NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports the church was afraid of reprisals by the military. The military still holds a lot of power as Myanmar tries to transition to democracy. SYLVIA POGGIOLI, BYLINE: The pope traveled today to Myanmar's official capital, Naypyitaw, a fortress built a decade ago that reflects the mindset of dictatorships. The huge airport was empty, and there were hardly any cars on the eight-lane highways. The city has no urban center. In fact, it was specially designed to prevent protests and rebellions. It is there that the pope went to meet de facto Prime Minister Aung San Suu Kyi. The former dissident and Nobel Peace Prize winner has come under intense criticism for not denouncing the murder, rape, torture and forcibleIn Myanmar, Pope Francis Didn't Mention The Rohingya Minority By Namehttp://kuow.org/post/myanmar-pope-francis-didnt-mention-rohingya-minority-name
117625 as http://kuow.orgTue, 28 Nov 2017 22:02:00 +0000In Myanmar, Pope Francis Didn't Mention The Rohingya Minority By NameSylvia PoggioliCopyright 2017 NPR. To see more, visit ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Pope Francis leaves Sunday for a weeklong trip to Myanmar and Bangladesh. Bangladesh is mostly Muslim, Myanmar predominantly Buddhist, and its military's brutal attacks on a Muslim minority called the Rohingya have led to accusations of ethnic cleansing. As NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports, the pope will face a difficult balancing act in both places. SYLVIA POGGIOLI, BYLINE: Pope Francis often speaks forcefully on behalf of migrants across the world who are exploited or expelled. In February, he singled out those being driven from Myanmar. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) POPE POPE FRANCIS: (Through interpreter) Our Rohingya brothers and sisters wander from one place to another because they are not wanted. They are good, peaceful. They are not Christians. They are suffering for years, tortured and killed simply for their Muslim faith. POGGIOLI: Since August, an estimated 600,000 Rohingya had fled Myanmar military attacks intoPope Francis To Visit Myanmar And Bangladesh Amid Rohingya Crisishttp://kuow.org/post/pope-francis-visit-myanmar-and-bangladesh-amid-rohingya-crisis
117429 as http://kuow.orgFri, 24 Nov 2017 21:33:00 +0000Pope Francis To Visit Myanmar And Bangladesh Amid Rohingya CrisisSylvia PoggioliCopyright 2017 NPR. To see more, visit STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: The war crimes trial for a former Bosnian Serb leader ended today. The trial was at The Hague in the Netherlands. The crimes took place in the 1990s during the Bosnian War. Serbian - ethnic Serbian forces murdered more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslims in a massacre at the town of Srebrenica. The man who commanded those Serbian forces was Ratko Mladic, who was the defendant at trial and just found out his fate. NPR's senior European correspondent Sylvia Poggioli covered the Bosnian War and genocide. She's on the line. Hi, Sylvia. SYLVIA POGGIOLI, BYLINE: Hi, Steve. INSKEEP: So what's the verdict? POGGIOLI: Well, Ratko Mladic was sentenced to life in prison for genocide and crimes against humanity. The two main charges were for the 3 1/2-year-long siege of Sarajevo that killed an estimated 14,000 people and for the massacre at Srebrenica in 1995. The judges upheld the prosecution's premise that Mladic was responsible for a campaign ofRatko Mladic Found Guilty Of Genocide, Crimes Against Humanityhttp://kuow.org/post/ratko-mladic-faces-un-tribunal
117267 as http://kuow.orgWed, 22 Nov 2017 09:57:00 +0000Ratko Mladic Found Guilty Of Genocide, Crimes Against HumanitySylvia PoggioliOn a recent Saturday in Rome, several thousand angry Italians marched through the streets of downtown. They came to protest a bill that would grant citizenship to children born in Italy to long-term resident foreigners. Sara Polimeno came from the northern Piedmont region to demand a stop to migrants. "There's an invasion of Muslims imposing their religion on us," said Polimeno. "They have different customs and culture and they're upsetting all our habits. They're demanding too much. Enough!" With economic crisis and a massive influx of migrants, extreme right-wing movements have gained ground in much of Europe. Italy is no exception. And seven decades after the fall of Mussolini's dictatorship, some neo-fascist groups are setting their sights on getting back into Parliament. At the anti-migrant rally in Rome, protesters carried banners saying "Stop the invasion." They shouted, "Homeland, employment and identity, we will defend our civilization" — buzzwords reminiscent of fascistIn Italy, Right-Wing Politicians Set Their Sights On Parliamenthttp://kuow.org/post/italy-right-wing-politicians-set-their-sights-parliament
116345 as http://kuow.orgWed, 08 Nov 2017 10:18:00 +0000In Italy, Right-Wing Politicians Set Their Sights On ParliamentSylvia PoggioliTourism is booming in Italy, which welcomed close to 50 million visitors over the summer. That has helped some places that have been struggling to survive. But for one destination, it might be too much of a good thing. Civita di Bagnoregio is in the northern corner of the Lazio region, 75 miles north of Rome, tucked between Tuscany and Umbria. On the road, signposts point the way to "Civita, The Town That Is Dying." And in fact, not so long ago, Civita was at death's door — shrinking because of erosion and landslides and in need of constant restoration. Then, in 2013, the town took a bold step: It became the first (and perhaps the only) Italian town to charge visitors an entry fee. The result? Civita has become an international tourist destination. At 10 a.m. on a Sunday in late September, visitors leave their cars and tour buses at a parking lot at the edge of the town of Bagnoregio and set off on foot. At the bottom of a steep cliff, there is already a long line at the ticket booth.In Italy, A Medieval Town Confronts A Double Threat — Erosion And Too Many Touristshttp://kuow.org/post/italy-medieval-town-confronts-double-threat-erosion-and-too-many-tourists
114298 as http://kuow.orgSun, 08 Oct 2017 12:15:00 +0000In Italy, A Medieval Town Confronts A Double Threat — Erosion And Too Many TouristsSylvia Poggiolihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTQTFW1Gdbs Large sections of Norcia's ancient walls lie in rubble. Its many centuries-old buildings are wrapped in steel girders, off-limits to the few people who visit what now looks like a ghost town. Located near Perugia in Italy's Umbria region, Norcia was the birthplace — in the year 480 — of St. Benedict, the founder of Western monasticism and patron saint of Europe. It was one of several Italian towns devastated last year by a series of earthquakes that claimed some 300 lives. The town's grandiose 13th century basilica was dedicated to the saint, but all that's left standing is the façade. The church and a nearby monastery had been home to a community of Benedictine monks, most of them from the U.S. After a series of big tremors last August, the monks sought shelter at their dilapidated grange on the mountainside high above the town. For months, they've lived in tents while they built more permanent housing on the mountainside, in what will nowBeer-Brewing Monks Are Helping Rebuild Earthquake-Devastated Town In Italyhttp://kuow.org/post/beer-brewing-monks-are-helping-rebuild-earthquake-devastated-town-italy
112093 as http://kuow.orgSun, 03 Sep 2017 12:10:00 +0000Beer-Brewing Monks Are Helping Rebuild Earthquake-Devastated Town In ItalySylvia PoggioliCoffee — it's something many can't start the day without. In Italy, it is a cultural mainstay, and the country is perhaps the beverage's spiritual home. After all, Italy gave us the lingo — espresso, cappuccino, latte — and its coffee culture is filled with rituals and mysterious rules. Caffé Greco is Rome's oldest café. Founded in 1760, it's also the second oldest in all of Italy, after Florian in Venice. On a recent hot summer afternoon, Caffé Greco was packed with tourists on settees upholstered in red velvet. They sipped coffee served on tiny, marble tables, while admiring 18th-century landscape paintings that hang along damask-lined walls. Maitre d' Simone Rampone said that thanks to the quality of its coffee, Caffé Greco soon became very popular and was a favorite of writers from all over Europe, such as "Byron, Shelley, Keats, Gogol from Russia, Stendhal." He pointed out that we were sitting on the couch that belonged to Hans Christian Andersen, who for a time lived upstairs.Italy's Coffee Culture Brims With Rituals And Mysterious Ruleshttp://kuow.org/post/italys-coffee-culture-brims-rituals-and-mysterious-rules
108745 as http://kuow.orgFri, 14 Jul 2017 08:57:00 +0000Italy's Coffee Culture Brims With Rituals And Mysterious RulesSylvia PoggioliCopyright 2017 NPR. To see more, visit ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: Police in Australia have formally charged that country's highest-ranking Catholic with what they term historical sex crimes. Cardinal George Pell is also the Vatican economy minister, and he's a key adviser to Pope Francis. NPR's Sylvia Poggioli now joins us on the line from Rome. Hi, Sylvia. SYLVIA POGGIOLI, BYLINE: Hi, Robert. SIEGEL: And this is the first time someone so high up in the Vatican has been charged with sex abuse. This broke overnight in Rome. How did the cardinal react? POGGIOLI: Well, he reacted really quickly. By 4:30 a.m. this morning we had all received an email from the Vatican press office saying that Pell would make a statement in the press room at 8:30. And, you know, he's known for his outspokenness. And his tone was defiant. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) GEORGE PELL: There have been leaks to the media. There's been relentless character assassination. I'm looking forward finally to having my day inAustralian Police Charge Catholic Cardinal George Pell With Sexual Assaulthttp://kuow.org/post/australian-police-charge-catholic-cardinal-george-pell-sexual-assault
107808 as http://kuow.orgThu, 29 Jun 2017 20:31:00 +0000Australian Police Charge Catholic Cardinal George Pell With Sexual AssaultSylvia PoggioliNearly 2,000 years after he held sway over ancient Rome, a notorious emperor is again causing outrage. The reason: Italian authorities approved construction of a massive stage amid the ruins over the Roman Forum for a rock opera about Nero, who ruled from 54 to 68 A.D. Archaeologists and art historians are up in arms, denouncing what they see as the commercialization of the country's heritage. On opening night June 6, invitation-only spectators made the steep, winding trek from the Forum up the Palatine Hill. Ladies in evening dress walked on their toes to avoid getting their stiletto heels stuck in the old Roman paving stones. At the top, the view was impressive. Under a star-lit sky, the Colosseum and Arch of Constantine loomed just a few dozen yards away. What was incongruous was the huge metallic stage and 3,000-seat arena soaring over the archaeological remains of the Domus Aurea — the massive Golden House built by Nero in 64 A.D. The audience applauded as the first characterAtop Ancient Ruins, A Rock Opera About Emperor Nero Leaves Some Romans Unimpressedhttp://kuow.org/post/atop-ancient-ruins-rock-opera-about-emperor-nero-leaves-some-romans-unimpressed
106876 as http://kuow.orgFri, 16 Jun 2017 09:05:00 +0000Atop Ancient Ruins, A Rock Opera About Emperor Nero Leaves Some Romans UnimpressedSylvia PoggioliDuring papal audiences with heads of state, the exchange of gifts comes after the private encounter and at the end of the event. It offers the press a chance to witness the body language of the two leaders and listen in as they explain their gifts. It also offers a glimpse of what the two leaders think of each other. For example, Pope Francis gave President Trump a large medallion depicting an olive branch as a symbol of peace. The pope said, "I give this to you so that you can be an instrument of peace." The president replied, "We can use peace." Francis, who has made humility his hallmark, does not like flamboyant gifts, preferring those that are simple or creative. He appreciated President Barack Obama's 2014 gift of seeds from the White House garden that were later planted at the summer papal retreat at Castelgandolfo. Past U.S. presidential gifts to popes have included a 19th century map — from Bill Clinton to Pope John Paul II — and a Steuben glass vase , given to the same pope'We Can Use Peace,' President Trump Says After Exchanging Gifts With Popehttp://kuow.org/post/we-can-use-peace-president-trump-says-after-exchanging-gifts-pope
105307 as http://kuow.orgWed, 24 May 2017 14:47:00 +0000'We Can Use Peace,' President Trump Says After Exchanging Gifts With PopeSylvia PoggioliWhite House chief strategist Steve Bannon is known to have cultivated ties with far-right parties in Europe, like the National Front in France. He also seems to have forged an alliance with Vatican hard-liners who oppose Pope Francis' less rigid approach to church doctrine. The New York Times reported this week on Bannon's connections at the Vatican. Before becoming White House chief strategist, Bannon — who is Catholic — was the executive chairman of Breitbart News, which he called a "platform for the alt-right." That's a movement associated with white nationalism. During a visit to Rome a few years ago, Bannon struck up a friendship with the American Cardinal Raymond Burke, a traditionalist who has emerged as one of Pope Francis' most vocal critics. Bannon hired Thomas Williams, an American former priest, as Breitbart's Rome correspondent. Williams belonged to the conservative Legion of Christ, which was roiled by scandal when it was revealed its founder had been a pedophile.Steve Bannon Aligns With Vatican Hard-Liners Who Oppose Pope Francishttp://kuow.org/post/steve-bannon-aligns-vatican-hard-liners-who-oppose-pope-francis
98072 as http://kuow.orgWed, 08 Feb 2017 21:51:00 +0000Steve Bannon Aligns With Vatican Hard-Liners Who Oppose Pope FrancisSylvia PoggioliItaly has been described as the world's biggest open-air museum. And with illegally excavated antiquities, looting of unguarded, centuries-old churches and smuggling of precious artworks, it's also an art theft playground. But thanks to an elite police squad, Italy is also at the forefront in combating the illicit trade in artworks — believed to be among the world's biggest forms of trafficking and estimated to be worth billions. Italy's Carabinieri for Protection of Italy's Cultural Heritage recently sponsored an exhibit at Rome's Palazzo Barberini museum, showcasing some of its biggest successes. A fifth grade class of a Roman elementary school came to see some 200 artworks that were stolen and then recovered. Lt. Sebastiano Antoci, a 20-year veteran of the elite squad, told the kids how its investigations work. "We tail suspects or use wiretaps so we can listen to the bad guys' phone calls or we check their bank accounts. And when we're out in the field," he said, "we look likeFor Italy's Art Police, An Ongoing Fight Against Pillage Of Priceless Workshttp://kuow.org/post/italys-art-police-ongoing-fight-against-pillage-priceless-works
96072 as http://kuow.orgWed, 11 Jan 2017 17:34:00 +0000For Italy's Art Police, An Ongoing Fight Against Pillage Of Priceless WorksSylvia PoggioliAt a busy office in central Rome, the man who oversees Italy's national network of committees that process asylum requests sits behind a desk with tall piles of folders. Angelo Trovato says each committee has three members — representing police, local authorities and the United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR. "Each applicant is interviewed by one committee member," says Trovato. "But when it comes to deciding the destiny of an individual, the decision can't be by a single person. It must be reached collectively." Rifling through his paperwork, he pulls out a sheet and points out that, in just two years, the number of committees has grown from 10 to 48. In 2016, Italy overtook Greece as Europe's primary place of entry for migrants, with nearly 180,000 arrivals, slightly more than Greece's 175,000 . An EU agreement with Turkey to prevent migrants from disembarking dramatically reduced the more than 1 million refugees who arrived in Greece in 2015. In Italy, there are fewer arrivals fromItaly Surpasses Greece As Top Euro Destination For Asylum Seekershttp://kuow.org/post/italy-surpasses-greece-top-euro-destination-asylum-seekers
95147 as http://kuow.orgWed, 28 Dec 2016 09:35:00 +0000Italy Surpasses Greece As Top Euro Destination For Asylum SeekersSylvia PoggioliCopyright 2017 NPR. To see more, visit STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Let's work through what's known about the man accused of attacking a Christmas market in Berlin. This is a good moment to remember the story is fresh. So as always, our understanding of the facts may change. But authorities in Italy are being pretty definite about saying they believe the suspect was killed during an encounter with police. We're going to hear from Berlin and from Rome in the next few minutes, starting with NPR's Sylvia Poggioli who's in Italy. And Sylvia, what do authorities say happened today? SYLVIA POGGIOLI, BYLINE: Well, the Italian minister of the interior just had a press conference in which he said that at 3 a.m. in a Milan suburb, a two-man police patrol stopped a man they said they felt was acting suspiciously. As soon as he was asked to show his ID papers, he pulled out a gun and fired at one of the officers in the shoulder. The other patrolman opened fire and killed the suspect. Minister of theSuspect In Berlin Christmas Market Attack Killed By Italian Policehttp://kuow.org/post/suspect-berlin-christmas-market-attack-killed-italian-police
94929 as http://kuow.orgFri, 23 Dec 2016 12:29:00 +0000Suspect In Berlin Christmas Market Attack Killed By Italian PoliceSylvia PoggioliShe was one of the great female protagonists of the late-Renaissance art world. Forgotten in the 18th and 19th centuries, she was rediscovered in the 20th as a feminist icon. Thirty paintings by Artemisia Gentileschi are on view at Rome's Palazzo Braschi , in a major new exhibit running through May 7, 2017, that aims to showcase the female artist as a great painter — one of the most talented followers of Caravaggio . The artist was born in Rome in 1593, daughter of the painter Orazio Gentileschi . Orazio was a close friend and follower of the fiery Caravaggio — the inventor of the groundbreaking technique of chiaroscuro , light and darkness, that produced a new intensity and stark realism. Orazio encouraged Artemisia to start painting early. At the age of 17, she made her debut in the art world with Susanna and the Elders , a daring work that broke Counter-Reformation taboos at a time when female artists were confined to still life and portrait painting. " 'I am interpreting this veryLong Seen As Victim, 17th Century Italian Painter Emerges As Feminist Iconhttp://kuow.org/post/long-seen-victim-17th-century-italian-painter-emerges-feminist-icon
94106 as http://kuow.orgMon, 12 Dec 2016 14:40:00 +0000Long Seen As Victim, 17th Century Italian Painter Emerges As Feminist IconSylvia PoggioliItaly is headed toward a period of political uncertainty following voters' crushing rejection of constitutional amendments and of their champion. The 41-year-old Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is slated to hand in his resignation Monday after only 2 1/2 years in office and after acknowledging his stinging defeat in Sunday's referendum. Just over an hour after the polls closed, Renzi appeared before the media. Usually brash and confident, he held back tears acknowledging defeat. "I take full responsibility. In Italy, politicians never lose, they just hang on. But I lost and I say it loudly. This government," he added, "is over. The post that gets eliminated is mine." Renzi's midnight resignation announcement sent the euro lower and jolted stock and bond markets. But the financial world bounced back by morning. After a shaky start, even Italy's fragile banking system — which must raise some $21 billion over the coming months — staged a comeback on the Milan stock market. But the referendumMessage From Italy's Failed Referendum: More European Uncertainty Aheadhttp://kuow.org/post/message-italys-failed-referendum-more-european-uncertainty-ahead
93665 as http://kuow.orgMon, 05 Dec 2016 17:33:00 +0000Message From Italy's Failed Referendum: More European Uncertainty AheadSylvia PoggioliCopyright 2017 NPR. To see more, visit DAVID GREENE, HOST: We've been watching, tracking political movements in this country and also around the world. And let's go to Europe now. You know, on the face of it, Austria and Italy were voting about totally different things yesterday. Austria held a runoff election for president. Italy was voting on changes to its constitution. But in both countries, the underlying question seemed to be about the future of Europe, and they seemed to make very different choices. Here's NPR's Sylvia Poggioli. SYLVIA POGGIOLI, BYLINE: Following the Brexit vote and Donald Trump's victory in the U.S., pollsters in Austria predicted a likely victory in the presidential runoff for Norbert Hoffler of the far-right anti-immigration Freedom Party. But the winner was former Greens leader and leftist Alexander Van der Bellen whose campaign warning was don't play with fire. The result, Van der Bellen said, is a signal of hope and positive change beamed from ViennaIn European Votes, Italy's Prime Minister To Step Down; Austria Elects Leftisthttp://kuow.org/post/european-votes-italys-prime-minister-step-down-austria-elects-leftist
93638 as http://kuow.orgMon, 05 Dec 2016 10:39:00 +0000In European Votes, Italy's Prime Minister To Step Down; Austria Elects Leftist